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Why did pediatric infectious diseases call my daughter louse?

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More info: Louse is the singular for lice. Does your daughter have lice? I can't imagine anyone calling your daughter a louse. If you misheard then perhaps speaking to the doc again would really help.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/20/2012

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Louse: Not sure. A louse is a one lice. Lice are bugs you can get on any area with hair.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 12/15/2016

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Is it safe to use a flat iron to get the stray lice eggs out of my daughter's hair?

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